Definition of ARBALEST

arbalest

Meanings

Plural: arbalests

Noun

  • an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
  • A steel crossbow.
  • A crossbowman who uses an arbalest.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English arblast, from Old French arbaleste (modern arbalète), from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus + ballista.

Scrabble Score: 10

arbalest is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
arbalest is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
arbalest is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

arbalest is a valid Words With Friends word